Consultant Posts in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine

University Hospitals Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated clinician to enhance its respiratory services. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a team of over 20 consultant respiratory physicians, contributing to various sub-specialties such as cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and will benefit from a supportive environment focused on professional development and inclusivity. With a commitment to creating a workplace where all staff can thrive, this position promises a fulfilling career in a leading healthcare institution.

Qualifications

• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in respiratory and internal medicine.
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinions on respiratory issues.

Responsibilities

• Enhance respiratory in-patient and out-patient services.
• Join a team of consultant respiratory physicians and scientists.

Skills

Clinical training in respiratory medicine

Expert clinical opinion on respiratory problems

Independent operator in Bronchoscopy/EBUS

Understanding of Clinical Governance and Audit

Education

Entry on GMC Specialist Register

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

Consultant Posts in Respiratory and General Internal Medicine

The closing date is 5th Feb 2025

Job Summary

We are seeking an outstanding clinician to complement the current respiratory service at QEH UHBFT that comprises 20+ consultant respiratory physicians and consultant clinical scientists across several sub-speciality teams and across the city.

The service has strong MDT bases that provide regional services in cystic fibrosis, interstitial and occupational lung disease, lung transplantation, severe asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, and sleep and ventilation.

Teams are supported by respiratory nurse specialists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapy, and psychologists.

The Trust provides lung cancer services in conjunction with one of the largest thoracic surgery units in the country supported by a team of lung cancer nurses and MDT co-ordinators. There are state-of-the-art lung function and sleep services including polysomnography and well-established Endobronchial Ultrasound and local anaesthetic Thoracoscopy services.

The successful candidate will join a rapidly expanding Respiratory department and will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. This post is designed to enhance respiratory in-patient and out-patient services. Applicants with a particular interest in Pulmonary Infection, Asthma, Sleep, Pleural diseases, and Interstitial Lung Disease are particularly encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can. We offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reaches their true potential, achieves their ambitions, and thrives in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture that empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and enables people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected, and bold place to work.

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

1. Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to gain UK CCT in respiratory and general internal medicine.
2. Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of respiratory problems.
3. Ability to function as an independent operator in Bronchoscopy/EBUS.
4. An understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit.

Person Specification

Qualifications

1. Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview.
2. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development including CME.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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Band

Consultant

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-Time

Reference Number

11417

Job Locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH